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LIBRETTO ISTRUZIONI
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 PRODUCT PRESENTATION
WHEN USING THE FIRST TIME
Make sure that the product is not damaged and all components are present and in the
correct position (Fig. 1).
Make and discard at least three pots of Lid
coffee.
The more you use the product the better Knob
Button
the coffee will be.
Follow the instructions and respect the Aerator
with safety Handle
indicated levels for liquids and coffee. ring (A1)
®
Mukka Express is specifically designed Upper part
for making cappuccino (pages 6-7-8). It
can also be used to make cafè latte
Filter plate
(page 8). The two procedures are set by
Gasket seal
changing the position of the button.

Funnel filter Funnel

A1 A1 (including gasket seal
spring system)

Heater unit Safety

inspection
valve

Fig. 2 Cappuccino Fig. 3 Cafè latte

button down button up Fig. 1
6
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
How to prepare CAPPUCCINO (button down)
LEVEL FOR USE WITH GAS 1 Figures 4/ 5

WATER LEVEL FOR ELECTRIC PLATE

Fill the heater unit with water.
1
When using Mukka Express® on:
WATER LEVEL FOR GAS

- GAS
it is necessary to fill the measuring
device up to level 1 indicated inside:
"WATER LEVEL FOR GAS", Fig. 4a,
Water level which corresponds to the lowest
Fig. 4a Fig. 4b reference notch indicated inside the
heater unit, Fig. 4b.
LEVEL FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC OR CERAMIC
HOT PLATE - ELECTRIC OR CERAMIC HOT PLATE
it is necessary to fill the measuring
WATER LEVEL FOR ELECTRIC PLATE
device up to level 2, indicated inside:
2
WATER LEVEL FOR GAS
"WATER LEVEL FOR ELECTRIC
PLATE", (Fig. 5a), which corresponds to
a level of about 2-3 millimetres above the
reference notch indicated inside the
heater unit, Fig. 5b.
Water level
Fig. 5a Fig. 5b
 2 Figures 6/ 7

Insert the funnel filter in the heater unit.

Fig. 6 Fill the funnel filter only with
grounded Espresso coffee. Do not press
the coffee down and be careful not to
leave any bits of coffee on the edges of
the funnel filter and heater unit. Fig. 7
Fig. 6 Fig. 7

3 Figures 8/ 9/ 10

Screw the upper part onto the heater unit

tightly without putting any pressure on
the handle. Fig. 8
Open the lid and check that the pressure
valve has perfectly clicked into place on
the column (page 9). Pour in the milk up Fig. 8 Fig. 9
to the reference notch. Fig. 9/ 10
It is essential to remember that the liquid
to be used is only and exclusively milk.

4 Figure 11

Make sure that the safety ring (A1) is

pushed down, close the lid and press Milk level
the button of the aerator. Fig. 11 Fig. 10 Fig. 11

7
YES 5 Figures 12/ 13/ 14

Place Mukka Express ® on the stove.

When in use it is advisable to keep the lid
closed. When using Mukka Express® on:
- GAS
it is necessary to use a medium-high
flame Fig. 12, which however must not
Fig. 12 exceed the outside of the heater unit.
Fig. 13
NO - Product performance improves when
the preparation time of the cappuccino
(from positioning on the stove to froth
production) is between 3 and 4 minutes.
- ELECTRIC OR CERAMIC PLATE
it is necessary to use a plate diameter
suitable for the diameter of the coffee
maker (max. 150 mm). Fig. 14
- Use the product always starting with a
Fig. 13
cold plate, adjusting to medium-high
heat.
- Product performance improves when
the preparation time of the cappuccino
(from positioning on the stove to froth
production) is between 5 and 10
minutes. Adjust the power of the plate
unit it approximately reaches this time.
ø 150 mm

Fig. 14
 6 Figures 15/ 16/ 17/ 18

FROTH PRODUCTION:
- Mukka Express ® is placed on the stove.
Fig. 15
- The button of the pressure valve
automatically raises. Fig. 16
- You will hear the characteristic puffing
noise of Mukka Express®.
Fig. 15 Fig. 16 - The coffee rises. Fig. 17
- Froth production. Fig. 18
- Froth production time: (from raising up of
the valve to froth production) 10-15
seconds.
To get a higher temperature of the
cappuccino, it is possible to leave the
product on the stove, once the cappuccino
is made, up to 1 minute.
Fig. 17 Fig. 18

7 Figure 19

Then, raise the lid, distribute the liquid

and the froth with the help of a teaspoon.
Fig. 19

Fig. 19
8
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
How to prepare CAFE' LATTE (button up)
1 Figure 20
With Mukka Express ® you can also prepare a simple cafè latte:
compared to the previous indications on the procedures to prepare
a cappuccino, it is necessary to fill the heater unit with water up to
the valve level. Fig. 20
2
Insert the funnel filter in the heater unit and fill only with grounded
Water level
Espresso coffee. Do not press the coffee down and be careful not to
leave any bits of coffee on the edges of the funnel filter and heater unit.
Fig. 20
3
Screw the upper part onto the heater unit tightly without putting any
pressure on the handle.
4
Open the lid and pour in the milk up to the reference notch. It is
essential to remember that the liquid to be used is only and exclusively
milk. Make sure that the safety ring (A1) is pushed down.
5 Figure 21
Put the product on the stove without pressing down the button and
make sure it is in the raised position. Fig. 21
6
Fig. 21
Place Mukka Express® on the stove.
- A medium-high flame guarantees the highest performance by the
product. It must not however exceed outside of the heater unit.
- When in use it is advisable to keep the lid closed.
- With electric plate, use a medium-high heat suitable for the
diameter of the heater unit.
 HOW TO CLEAN AERATOR
(cleaning recommended after each use)
A1
HOW TO HOLD THE AERATOR CORRECTLY:
hold the Aerator by its side "flaps" and avoid putting any
pressure on the button and on the safety ring A1. Fig. 22 a/b
Fig. 22a Fig. 22b

REMOVING THE AERATOR

Please refer to the symbols indicated on the bottom of the upper part (0 1)

Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 25 Fig. 26

1 Figure 23/ 24/ 25/ 26/ 27

Pull the safety ring upwards as shown in the figure 23. Turn the
pressure valve counter clockwise from position "1" (Fig. 24) to
position "0" (Fig. 25), keeping the safety ring raised.
Remove the aerator pulling it upwards as shown in the figure 26
and wash it under water as shown in the figure 27.
9
Fig. 27
ASSEMBLING THE AERATOR
Please refer to the symbols indicated on the bottom of the upper part (0 1)

Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Fig. 30

1 Figure 27/ 28/ 29/ 30/ 31

Pull the safety ring upwards (Fig. 27). Insert the aerator on the
column and align to position "0" (Fig. 28).
Push it down until it fits properly on the column making sure it is
still aligned with position "0". Avoid putting any pressure on the
button and the safety ring. (Fig. 29). Turn the pressure valve
clockwise, from position 0 (Fig. 29) to position 1 (Fig. 30). Lower
the safety ring as shown in figure 31 (the ring may have gone
down automatically).
Fig. 31
If the safety ring does not lower, check and make sure that the aerator is positioned correctly. If the aerator is
positioned correctly and the safety ring still does not lower, the aerator may need to be checked or replaced.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE PRESSURE VALVE IS SECURELY ATTACHED. WHEN YOU
TURN IT COUNTER CLOCKWISE IT MUST NOT COME OFF.
 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
After making and serving each cappuccino, cool the product completely by rinsing under
running cold water. Remove the valve and then unscrew the upper part from the heater unit.
Wash the upper part and the heater unit, rinse the inside under the tap and, if
necessary, clean with a soft sponge.
It is advisable to wash the product immediately after each use in order to avoid the
build-up of milk solids.
The pressure valve should be rinsed under the tap. The valve should be washed after
each use to prevent the build-up of milk solids.
It is advisable to periodically clean the filter plate with a washing-up brush, to prevent it
becoming clogged with coffee particles (approx. every 30 cycles).
Put Mukka Express away only when all parts are completely dry (also the inner sides of
the tank).
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Do not use abrasive cleaning detergents or materials.
Keep the product out of the reach of children when in use.
The heater unit has been designed to be used with water only.
Never user the product without water in the heater unit.
Only use grounded Espresso coffee like the one you would use for the stove
top espresso coffee makers such as Moka Express.
The upper part has been designed to hold only milk or coffee.
Never use other extracts: cocoa powder, camomile, other soluble infusion.
When the cappuccino is ready, avoid touching hot surfaces but use the handle. Do not
open the product until it has cooled down.
The product is not suitable for induction plates.
Only choose original spare parts and suitable for the product.
When in use, make sure that the safety valve is not pointing towards the user.
In the case of a malfunction do not remove the pressure valve before the product has
completely cooled down.
TROUBLESHOOTING: POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
10
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES
Check that the filter plate is not clogged.
Check the type of ground coffee used (traditional
for Moka).
The product produces too little Check that the valve is clean.
froth, the cappuccino rises The valve may be inserted in the wrong position -
slowly check.
With electric or ceramic, ensure that the setting is
not too high (see point 5: "Electric or ceramic
plate" for optimal plate adjustment).
It is impossible to unscrew Allow the product to cool completely and remove
the upper part from the heater the pressure valve.
unit
Check the quantity of water and milk and, if
The liquid or froth spills out necessary, reduce them.
of the upper part Check the regulation of the heat source.

Check that the product is properly closed.

The heater unit-upper part join Check that there are no coffee bits on the
leaks threaded edges.

The beverage temperature can be increased as

The cappuccino is only desired by prolonging the time it is heated after
lukewarm the froth has been produced.
Check the water level.

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 RICAMBI ORIGINALI
Spare parts, pieces de rechange, bestandteile, repuestos, accessorios

Mukka Express Mukka Express Mukka Express

1 tazza/ 1 cup/ elettrica 2 tazze/ 2 cups/
1 tasse/ 1 Tasse/ 1 tazza/ 1 cup/ 2 tasses/ 2 Tassen/
1 taza/ 1 copo 1 tasse/ 1 Tasse/ 2 tazas/ 2 copos
1 taza/ 1 copo

Imbuto
filter basket
filtre entonnoir, ® ®

trichtereinsatz
embudo
funil

Per/for/pour/zu/por/para: RICAMBI
ORIGINALI
RICAMBI ORIGINALI
1/2
Mukka Express Mukka Express
Spare parts
Pieces de rechange
Bestandteile
2 Spare parts
Pieces de rechange
1 tazza/1 cup Elettrica Bestandteile
1 tazza/1 cup Repuestos DUE TAZZE DA 320 ml. Repuestos
Accessorios Two 320 ml. cups Accessorios

Guarnizione/ piastrina
rubber rings/ filter plate
joint/ filtre plat ®
®

dichtung/ filter
junta/ placa filtro
guarnição/ chapinha
do filtro

Per/for/pour/zu/por/para: RICAMBI
ORIGINALI
RICAMBI ORIGINALI
1/2 Spare parts
Pieces de rechange
2 Spare parts
Mukka Express Mukka Express Bestandteile Pieces de rechange
1 tazza/1 cup Elettrica
1 tazza/1 cup Repuestos Bestandteile
Accessorios DUE TAZZE DA 320 ml. Repuestos
Two 320 ml. cups Accessorios

Manico/ pomolo
handle/ button
poignée/ bouton ®

griff/ taste,
mango/ bòton
cabo/ tecla

Per/for/pour/zu/por/para: RICAMBI
ORIGINALI
1/2 Spare parts
Pieces de rechange
Mukka Express Mukka Express Mukka Express Bestandteile
1 tazza/1 cup Elettrica 2 tazze/2 cups Repuestos
1 tazza/1 cup
Accessorios

Valvola pressostatica
pressure valve
vanne pressostatique ®

druckventil,
válvula presostática
válvula manométrica

Per/for/pour/zu/por/para: RICAMBI
ORIGINALI
1/2
1/2 Spare parts
Pieces de rechange
Mukka Express Mukka Express Mukka Express Bestandteile
1 tazza/1 cup Elettrica 2 tazze/2 cups Repuestos
1 tazza/1 cup
Accessorios
 GARANZIA
La presente Garanzia Convenzionale non pregiudica i diritti dell'acquirente stabiliti con Decreto
Legislativo 2 febbraio 2002, n. 24 "Attuazione della Direttiva 1999/44/CE su taluni aspetti della vendita
e delle garanzie dei beni di consumo".
Con la Garanzia Convenzionale, Bialetti offre all'Acquirente che si rivolge direttamente ad un
Rivenditore Autorizzato o al numero verde 800014407 il ripristino della conformità tecnica del prodotto
in modo rapido, sicuro e qualitativamente ineccepibile.
CONDIZIONI DELLA GARANZIA CONVENZIONALE:
1) Durata: 24 mesi dalla data di acquisto, totale.
2) In caso di richiesta di assistenza, la garanzia è valida solo se verrà esibita la prova d'acquisto
unitamente ad un documento, valido agli effetti fiscali, che riporti gli estremi d'identificazione del
rivenditore, del prodotto e la data in cui è stato effettuato l'acquisto.
3) La riparazione non interrompe o modifica la durata della garanzia che decadrà alla sua scadenza
legale.
4) CLAUSOLE DI ESCLUSIONE.
La garanzia non copre in nessun caso guasti derivanti da:
a) negligenza, imperizia, imprudenza e trascuratezza nell'uso (mancata scrupolosa osservanza delle
istruzioni d'uso);
b) modifiche, adattamenti o manutenzioni non previste dalle istruzioni uso oppure operate da personale
non autorizzato;
c) manomissioni o interventi per incrementare la potenza o l' efficacia del prodotto;
d) uso improprio o irragionevole dell'apparecchio;
e) danni dovuti a urti, cadute, danni da trasporto, depositi di calcare;
f) difetti estetici provocati da operazioni di pulizia del prodotto non conformi a quanto espressamente
indicato sul libretto istruzioni;
g) sostituzione di parti soggette a normale usura o logorio e/o asportabili se non quando si dimostri che
si tratta di vizio di fabbricazione;
5) Bialetti declina ogni responsabilità per eventuali danni che possono, direttamente o indirettamente,
derivare a persone, cose o animali domestici in conseguenza della mancata osservanza di tutte le
prescrizioni indicate nell'apposito Libretto Istruzioni.

GUARANTEE
This Conventional Warranty does not affect the purchaser's rights established with Decree Law 2nd
February 2002, N° 24 "Implementation of Directive 1999/44/EC concerning certain aspects of selling
and guarantees for consumer goods".
Thanks to the Bialetti Conventional Warranty, Purchasers who contact an Authorized Bialetti retailer
can have the technical conformity of the product they have purchased restored in a rapid, reliable and
qualitatively irreprehensible way.
CONVENTIONAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS:
1) Duration: total coverage for 24 months from the date of purchase.
2) If assistance is requested, the warranty will only be valid if the prowf of purchase is exhibited along
with a document, valid to fiscal effects, giving the dealer's identification date, that of the product and
the date on which this latter was purchased.
3) The repairs will not interrupt or modify the duration of the warranty period.
4) EXCLUSION CLAUSES.
The warranty does not cover faults caused by:
a) negligence or careless use (failure to comply with the operating instructions);
b) modifications, adaptations or maintenance operations differing from those described in the
instruction manual or carried out by unauthorized persons;
c) incorrect installation (appliance powered with a different voltage rating from the one given on the
data plate);
d) improper or unreasonable use of the appliance;
e) damage due to impact, dropping, transport;
f) spoiled aspect caused by cleaning the appliance with products differing from those explicitly
indicated in the instruction manual. The appliance should only be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened
with water containing a slight amount of a normal detergent used for crockery or with vinegar. In
particular, abrasive and corrosive substances or tools must not be used to clean the metallized and
copper-coated parts;
g) replacement of parts subjected to normal wear and tear and/or removable parts unless recognized
as possessing manufacturing defects (e.g. joints, seals, reservoirs, power flexes, etc.);
5) Bialetti declines all liability for direct or indirect damages to persons, property or domestic animals
caused by failure to comply with all the instructions given in the relative Instruction Manual.
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